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Quarterback Kevin Kolb didn’t practice for a third straight day because of his turf toe, and has been officially listed as doubtful for Sunday’s game against the Rams. The way he has limped around, that isn’t really a surprise. The door is still cracked — backup QB John Skelton said “As far as I heard, Kevin is still a possibility” — but if Skelton doesn’t start Sunday, it’s an upset.

Coach Ken Whisenhunt again talked about Kolb’s need to be able to push off the right foot, because it would impact his throws. Kolb’s inability to practice points to how difficult that would have been all week.

It’s a laundry list of players already unable to play Sunday, the longest list the Cards have had all season, and that doesn’t even include Kolb. Safety Kerry Rhodes (foot) is of course still out after surgery (he said on his Big Red Rage radio show last night his cast is scheduled to come off a week from today), but also out are linebacker Joey Porter (who has a chronic knee problem), tight end Rob Housler (groin) and fullback Anthony Sherman (ankle).

It stands to reason Sam Acho will get another start at linebacker in place of Porter. Housler is out but the Cards are hoping Todd Heap can finally play again. And the Cards of course signed Reagan Maui’a at fullback to replace Sherman.

For the Rams, there seems to be a small chance QB Sam Bradford (ankle) plays. He is listed as questionable and probably is a game-day decision.

The Cards have five others questionable, including running back Beanie Wells and tight end Todd Heap. Wells, after last week, I would expect to play. Heap is probably a game-day pick again.

Hip hip hooray we get Skelton, we need to develop this guy as he is the future. Kolb is a bust so far and ridiculously expensive. He has a stronger arm, more mobility and bigger, let’s give him the experience to develop into a top rate quarterback. John Skelton has way more upside and the fans are behind his progress.

This will be interesting: two weak, under-achieving teams with dinged first-team quarterbacks. Skelton will get pressure and surely there will be timing issues with his receivers. For his sake and the Cardinals, I hope he performs well enough to create a controversy–enough to light a fire under Kolb. Let’s go Cards!

Very very glad to see Skelton get a chance to play. It takes injuries to force this stubborn coach to try something different. It’s pointless to even care or want them to win any more this season but watching the game will sure be more interesting without the same predictable 3-and-out go no where offensive series’ with Kolb.

Training Camp, I’d send Kolb a copy of this book as a get well gift if I could…hint ,hint, Darren.

“I loved reading this book. Jon and I agree that one should not only strive for excellence on the field but also make greatness a life mission. I believe every coach, player, individual, organization and team who wants to be their best should read and benefit from this book.”

I think Skelton has the advantage here. He has been in the system alot longer than Kolb. Kolb was taught the philly way and Skelton only knows the cardinal way. It’s going to be interesting to see if Skelton does well what Whiz will do?

Cardinals has been my teem for many years. I remember when Hart was our QB. I think Kolb is a good QB and he will be good for the team. I think all teams go through rebuilding and that is what the Cards are doing. We lost some good players, but we also have some good players for replacements. We will have a winning season next year.

I can’t wait to see Skelton play again. After showing his raw talent last season and having a off season to digest it, the guy is ready. He is calm and confident, has a big arm and doesn’t need great timing to zip the ball to his receivers. John is big and can handle pressure. Wish we would have started the season with Skelton and spent the money on a O-line. We would be in much better shape.

Saying that is not going to make him go away any quicker. Him not being able to practice or play is only another set-back in his development making this whole process even longer. If Skelton gets a win (against a poor team as well) the best case for Skelton is he stays at the back-up QB. There’s too much time and money invested in kolb for the coaching staff to allow any sort of ‘controversy’ to un-fold.

I’m not sure why so many people think Whiz is stubborn with switching QB’s. Isn’t he the coach who had 4 different starters at QB last year including the preseason. Not so sure I would consider that stubborn. I think Kolb can develop into a great QB, however I feel the same way about Skelton. I am excited to see him get some live action. GO CARDS!!!!!

Until we get a QB with the toughness of Kurt Warner this team will not win. If you look at the super bowl season and the season after we had same O-line problems the difference being that Kurt would stand there get the ball out fast and take the hit which is what Kolb is not doing. Kolb sees the rush and wants to bail Kurt just kept looking downfield for the quick dump pass. Maybe Kolb can do it some time but we just dont know. We truly need to address the tackle spots because most teams seem to beat us on the outside. Defense i think has played pretty well considering the sputtering offense. They have been the ones to keep these games close(barring Minnesota which was still pretty offense related with the TO’s) . Any thoughts on this Darren?

Wow…with everyone out injured it will be a test of how well Graves recruited and our depth. I like Skelton but don’t like Porter and Rhodes being out. This almost sounds like the groundwork being laid to excuse a possible loss to the Rams. Sure hope the team that showed up to play the Ravens will be with us on Sunday!. GO CARDS! FLY HIGH…WE CAN DO IT!

“Laundry List”
It shouldn’t surprise anyone that of those players out(Kerry Rhodes-foot, Joey Porter-chronic knee problem, Rob Housler-groin, and Anthony Sherman-ankle), the only one we’ll miss is Rhodes.

i am with njazcrads fan. if skelton wins which i really hope he does, Darrens job is going to be very frustrating. If skelton manages to win two in a row things will really be rough on the teams public relations guy. ha ha ha.

Personally I don’t think our losses are on Kolb, as much as the defense, we keep barely losing and every game we play it seems the opposing offense finds their rhythm and pounds us. We can’t disrupt anyone consistently and 3rd and forever almost seem like gimmes.

Hey We miss Q, your really an idiot we’ll see who the real fool is. Kolb is just a wanna be QB with no talent at all. Last time I saw the Rams they were a professional team and playing in the NFL…… and just finished whipping the New Orleans Saints.

Hey Darren–I think one of the keys about this game for the Card’s is the injuries-in particular whether Heap will go. The Cards really need him especially with Housler out. He gives them experience and will allow a variety of more offensive plays that are in the playbook to be called. We need a win bad. Hey Darren– How did Skelton look in practice??? I think he may surprise some people- he has a year under his belt!!

Oh man, okay why is it so easy for everyone to turn on the whiz, let’s not forget he’s the only coach in a LONG time who has showed cardinals fans a superbowl. So last year was terrible due to no viable QB. The QB problem last year was not K.Wiz fault, Leinart was supposed to be the guy he was picked and paid well long before wiz got here. The Bidwells I’m sure told him we are playing him alot he’s the guy! Leinart was Lienart(typical over hyped usc) and thus began the saga. Now Kolb a back up quarter back is the starter “the Guy” for the first time…. no quarter has an amazing rookie year. In fact even the greats sucked thier first year. So why can’t people take a step back let players develope and realize we are rebuilding after warner. The packers had to rebulild after Farve and rodgers was 6-10 his first year and then we beat him in the playoffs the next year and now he’s rated the number one qb, has a super bowl ring, and is working on in all probability another one this year. RELAX …. have some loyalty give Kolb some time we have played some tough teams in the begining of the season. Rebuilding isn’t over night.

Would Bret Farve have missed a game with a little bit of toe pain? I don’t think so. We need a quarterback that has some toughness in him especially when you pay him like Kolb is getting paid. Kolb needs to man up and then start making some good decisions on the field.